Met Bodyshop Technician

Cooks Motor Group; Worthing; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive group in Worthing is seeking a MET Bodyshop Technician to prepare vehicles to a high standard and advise on repairs. The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, strong problem-solving skills, and a valid UK driving licence. You will work in a supportive team environment, contributing to high customer service standards. With competitive benefits including annual leave and training opportunities, this position offers a chance to grow in a dynamic automotive setting.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave

Exclusive retail discounts

Discounts on new and used cars

Company pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Healthcare support

Paid volunteer day

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid UK driving licence.
• Thorough understanding of vehicle safety standards and guidelines.
• Proven ability to meet efficiency targets.
• Strong problem-solving skills ensuring accuracy in work.

Responsibilities

• Preparing vehicles to a high standard.
• Advising the Bodyshop/Service Advisor of necessary additional work.
• Working in a team to complete large jobs.
• Maintaining high customer service levels.

Skills

Vehicle safety standards

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Tools

MOT licence

Job description

Overview

MET Bodyshop Technician – BMW Worthing

Time to switch up a gear? Be part of something better.

Enjoy support that’s second to none as a MET Bodyshop Technician at Group 1 Automotive. With training at some of the best facilities in the industry, you’ll learn new skills while becoming an expert. And best of all, you’ll be part of a fun, friendly team that will support you every day.

What we can offer you

• Enjoy 33 days of annual leave(including bank holidays) to rest and recharge
• Save money every day withour exclusive retail discounts
• Drive a great dealwith discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
• Plan for the years aheadwith our company pension scheme
• Balance home and workwith our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter
• Commute for lesswith our cycle-to-work scheme
• Prioritise your wellbeingwith dedicated support for you and your family
• 24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily
• Make a differencewith a paid day to volunteer in your community
• Invest in your futurewith our company share purchase plan
• Earn financial rewardswhen you refer a friend to join the team
• Keep learning and growingwith our training and development opportunities for everyone.
• Life assurancewith the option to increase cover
• We’re open to flexible workingoptions – just ask

What you’ll do day to day

• Preparing vehicles to a high standard.
• Advising the Bodyshop/Service Advisor of any additional work necessary during the repair process.
• Working in a team to complete large jobs and assist colleagues where necessary to meet deadlines.
• Maintaining thorough and up-to-date product knowledge.
• Maintaining exceptionally high customer service levels that lead to customer loyalty and referrals.
• Maintaining good housekeeping standards and orderly administration of your work.

Helpful skills and qualifications

Don’t worry about ticking off every single skill here − if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you.

• NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent qualification
• Thorough understanding of vehicle safety standards and guidelines
• Strong problem-solving skills, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of work
• Proven ability to meet efficiency targets while maintaining a keen eye for detail
• Ability to collaborate and contribute positively within a team environment
• A current valid MOT licence is advantageous but not essential
• Must hold a valid UK driving licence

We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you don’t meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Be part of something bigger

Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.

But you don’t need to love cars to work with us - just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.

Our Values

At Group 1 Automotive we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all we that do.

Respect - Integrity - Transparency - Teamwork – Professionalism

These are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team.